Breaking: What Tinubu Told FCT Minister Wike on His Birthday is Out

• President Bola Tinubu sent a message to FCT minister Nyesom Wike on his birthday
• Tinubu spoke about Wike’s leadership and credited him for ending the 14 year delay on the Apo Karshi road project
• The President addressed Wike’s commitment to the Renewed Hope agenda and wished him strength and continued success

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FCT, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu has sent a major message to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, on the occasion of his birthday.

The President described him as one of the most outstanding performers in his administration.

In a congratulatory message issued on Friday, December 13, the President joined family, friends and associates in celebrating the former Governor of Rivers state, giving thanks to God for a life he said has been marked by purpose, service and courage.

Tinubu hails Wike’s performance in FCT

President Tinubu praised Wike for what he described as his audacious leadership style and ability to overcome obstacles in the discharge of his duties.

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According to the President, the FCT is undergoing a visible transformation under Wike’s leadership, particularly in the area of infrastructure development.

He specifically highlighted the Minister’s intervention in the Apo–Karshi road project, noting that it successfully ended a 14-year delay that had stalled the completion of the road.

‘An exceptional performer’, Tinubu says

In the statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President described Wike as one of the shining stars of his cabinet.

“Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal Capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers,” the President said.

Commitment to Renewed Hope agenda praised

President Tinubu also commended Wike for his resilience, can-do attitude and commitment to excellence, noting that his contributions align strongly with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party,” the President added.

President wishes Wike strength and continued success

The President thanked the FCT Minister for his consistent efforts in delivering tangible results and wished him continued strength as he marks another year.

President Tinubu concluded by praying for good health and renewed energy for Wike to sustain the pace of development in the Federal Capital Territory.

The message was issued on December 12, 2025, and signed by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

Tinubu sends Message as ex-governor Fayose turns 65

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sent warm felicitations to a former governor of Ekiti state, Peter Ayodele Fayose, as he marked his 65th birthday on November 15.

In a statement released via X, on Thursday, November 13, Tinubu described Fayose, fondly known as Osokomole, as a significant political figure in both Ekiti State and Nigeria. He recalled that Fayose’s first term as governor was truncated due to presidential intervention but praised his resilience.

Tinubu highlighted Fayose’s historic return to power in 2014, noting that he became the first Nigerian politician to defeat two incumbent governors. Tinubu highlighted Fayose’s historic return to power in 2014, noting that he became the first Nigerian politician to defeat two incumbent governors.

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